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The Outdoor Research Helios Sun Hat helps you enjoy bright, sunny days in the backcountry.

Pull on the Outdoor Research Helios Sun Hat and explore the red rocks or kayak on a bright summer day. This lightweight sun hat protects your head with UPF 50+ SolarShield fabric. The Helios Hat's Coolmax headband wicks moisture to keep you cool while you're exerting yourself in the sun, and the external drawcord and removable chin cord dial in your comfort. Not to worry if you drop this Outdoor Research hat in the water, its foam-stiffened brim floats.

Comment on jsilv556's review »

Works well in the rain too!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

This type of hat isn't my usual style but I felt I needed something that would provide more sun protection than my normal ball cap. I ended up using this more in the rain than in the sun (ha!), but wow was it good! I wore it under my rain jacket hood but the front part of the brim protruded from the hood and did a great job of directing the water away from my face. The material beads up water and doesn't soak through over periods of torrential rain. It dries quickly and retains the brim shape well even after being folded up.

Not too keen on the style but I would recommend it for practical purposes if you are in the market for this type of hat - it works for both the sun and rain.

Comment on Jason Andersen's review »

Perfect Hat

Gender:
Male

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I first ordered the OR Sombriolet, but returned it. The brim was just too big and the style not quite right for me. I got the Helios instead and couldn't be happier. After spending a week in this hat camping, hiking and fishing, well, it's perfect for me. I ditched the chin strap, but could see using it if boating or in high wind conditions. The adjustable tension has been just right for fine-tuning the fit for different conditions. The brim has been good for sun and for shedding rain, like when breaking camp in a downpour. So glad I got this hat!

Comment on LeeH's review »

Can't get it away from my Husband.

Familiarity:
I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share

Fit:
True to size

Got this hat for my husband and now he does not want to take it off. Other guys keep stopping him and asking where he got it, which in turn makes him preen like a pretty blonde on prom night. Love the hat, but a little iffy on the diva attitude it has caused.

Comment on pme505555975's review »

Superb Hat for all outdoor applications

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

This hat is wonderful. It fits and performs better than most every similar hat I have tried, even by the same company. The material is good for hot days even and does a good job of keeping the sun off your face and keeping you cool. I use it for hiking, biking, camping, fishing. Get it wet, get it dirty, get it windy, scorch it in the sun.... it can handle it all.

Comment on Derek Hofbauer's review »

Nice sun hat

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:
True to size

Got this hat recently and it really does the job when out in bright sunlight. Sure it's not waterproof and a little floppy but it has a nice wide brim and covers your shoulders and neck well. I would recommend it for nice sunny days, not for extreme weather though.

Comment on Carl-Eric's review »

Outdoor Research Sun Protection Products

If you're not careful, long days outside hiking, paddling or climbing can leave your skin damaged and burned. To keep you protected from damaging ultraviolet rays, Outdoor Research offers a full line of sun hats, and UV Protective shirts and pants designed to keep you protected from the sun.

Comment on Outdoor Research's video »

Summer Hat of Choice!

Every member of our survey crew and family owns this hat. Guys and girls. It's a great light weight hat. Drawstring in the back allows a perfect custom fit. Easy to fold and pack. We have had these hats for years. We have backups for when they are dirty or briefly misplaced. Easy to wash in washing machine, air dries over night. My husband says "you should be born with them on." They have a floppy brim that takes good shape and form after a few washes.

And you use the drop down button on the upper left side, you'll see that the color Sandstone is out of stock in the Large size--the typical size for a 5,6,7 kid...

If you'd like to know when it'll be back in stock, try using the "Chat" function on backcountry's website--they handle stock issues better than these question forums do (the people answering questions are typically not backcountry employee's).

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No more red ears

I absolutely love the OR Helios Hat. It fits perfectly, sheds water well enough to use in the rain, and keeps me from having to lather my dome in sunscreen. I was right in between sizes and decided to go a size up. So glad I did. There is a drawstring closure which allows you to fit the hat perfectly and between this and the chinstrap, this thing will stay on in any kind of weather.

Comment on Cornell Brown's review »

this is the one

Tropics to desert, sweat evaporates as fast as it drips through your pores (I sweat A LOT) and the breeze seems to come through the crown. OR really nailed it with this one. Seriously. Amazing product.

Comment on FullandBye's review »

Great Hat

Everything about this hat is great. Its cool and light. Some might say that the brim flaps around to much in the wind. I'd say that considering all the other great stuff about this hat that it would be only a minor concern.

Comment on robert rinehart's review »

Write your question here...my husband has...

Write your question here...my husband has a very big head how do know if xl or xxl will fit? can i measure his head to tell if u have u have one to fit him? he is a farmer and needs this hat since several cancers have been removed.